Question

solid pcl5 is ionic
in nature why​

Answer 1

Answer:

it shares ions with p and cl atom

Explanation:

due to presence of metal and non metal

Answer 2

Answer:

in solid state pcl5 prefer to exist as oppositely charged ions like [pcl4]- and [pcl6]- as the ionic bonding enhances the crystalline nature .

also [pcl4]- is tetrahedral , while [pcl6]- is octahedral . these structure fit well into each other providing extra stability to solid structure .

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